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1962 Map of Thirsty Canyon

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Thirsty Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Nellis Air Force Range dominates this 1962 landscape in Nye County, Nevada, where the desert floor is carved into a complex drainage system. The primary geological features are the deep, winding paths of Thirsty Canyon and East Thirsty Canyon, which define the topography of this high-altitude basin. To the north, the sharp elevation of Ribbon Cliff provides a stark contrast to the surrounding terrain.

Mapping of this area was completed in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, reflecting the era's focus on national defense and scientific testing in the Nevada desert. Minimal human infrastructure is present, limited largely to a rugged Jeep Trail winding through the northern portion of the range. The map provides a detailed view of the natural watercourses and landforms within the military boundary during the early 1960s.